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A laid-back spot for off-topic conversations, mingling, and building camaraderie among motorcycle enthusiasts.

  1. Started by BarRussell,

    Hi people, My name is Barry, or Bar for short. Just passed my test in September and bought a new 2009 R6 in Red/White today, just wanted to become familiar with a related forum. Cheers Bar

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  2. Hello! Been registered on here since last May but never formally said 'Hello'. I own a '91 FZR600 which I swapped for a Honda CB400 Superfour - seem to remember Goff being on 400GB for a while? I have found some useful advice and some bargains on here (thanks mad73!). I need to put a wanted thread up but according to the post police , I am a newbie so thought I'd finally introduce myself! Bonzo.

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  3. Started by awh18awh,

    Hi guys Me and my friend have decided to go round Europe on our bikes in the summer and i have so many qustions!! 1) My bike is only insured TPFT, do you think this is asking for trouble on a long ride? 2) Is there any decent luggage racks for a 2008 R6 that people have used? 3) Where are the best places to go on your bike? Im sure i'll have more nearer the time but thats good for now, any help would be great!! Cheers

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  4. Started by stevie9183,

    Hello all its been a while since i posted here,but ill be using it again mainly the for sale section,i still have my xj600n owned for around 3 years(relativly trouble free)but now is the time to move on to something a bit more mean,iv got it narrowed down to a couple of bikes so ill keep a close eye on whats going for sale,and maybe advertise my bike here,i know it will be appreciated by some divvy lovers,i hope there is still some out there .

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  5. Started by mrmoog,

    Hi chap's just bought myself a 57 plate R1 and am loving it !!!!!! I'm new to this forum so please be kind I had a supermoto before which was great fun, but i thought I'd try a sports bike for a change, I never knew my wrists could hurt so much after the first ride on the R1, but thank god it's getting better, (not that I'm limp wristed you know ) Anyway are there any people in the Gloucestershire / Midland's area that ride on occasion and would'nt mind a tail ender tagging along? Many Thanks

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  6. Started by vic-fzr600,

    Hi all, Just wondering, all the people who have done the seat conversion to their FZR seem to have used R6 parts. Any reason not to use R1 parts of similar shape? Thanks Vic

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  7. Started by mental mickey,

    hi,peeps anyone out there bought the fiat moto gp fairings for a 2004 r6? i was thinking about buying some only i wondered what the quality was like.i am a paint sprayer so i could do it myself but cant be arsed at the price they go for.and i would still have my originals!

  8. Started by HalHark,

    Just leaving the town i live in doing 60mph on a slight bend, i saw a Grey people carrier waiting at an exit to a horse riding place. Assuming he had seen me (Which should of been easy as the line of sight was clear) i didn't ease off... Then bang he goes and pulls out. Slammed the anchors on thankfully (luckily) i managed to manouver and pass him on the inside stopping a few metres infront of him. He just drives passed me as if nothing had happened... I followed him to some traffic lights, pulled up beside him and asked him politely "What the fuck are you playing at you twat" He replied "You weren't at the bend when i pulled out" and "You were going far to fast" Hmmm..…

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  9. Started by saxon,

    Join me every Wednesday evening 8pm - 10pm for plenty of rock and bike related issues ......... requests, responses and new topics welcomed ........ will give a weekly shout to the Yam owners club also. http://www.radiowarrington.co.uk

  10. Started by S.Wessels1,

    Hi guys my 2004 R1 decided not to start and it just said hi temp. Been standing the whole day drove fine this morning but now it when i turn the key it sais hi temp and cranks over fine but won't start.Any help will be appreciated.

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  11. Started by yamr46,

    traded in mt-03 for a r46, bit of a shock to the system, and wrists lol. took off the carbon single seat unit. not a cover but actual whole seat unit and matching carbon radiator shrouds, anyone interested in em? gen yamaha kit with original boxes.

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  12. Started by Tehsniper,

    Ive got a RD 250 DX and i dont know what this E and F model is about, can someone please explain it to me. cheers

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  13. Started by Gravesone,

    Hello everybody, Gravesone here. I've just got myself a FZR400 WG1 Genesis on a 86' plate, which I'm in the process of stripping down and bringing it back to it's former glory. I haven't had a Jap bike for over 30 years, my last one was an RD250. I'll be needing quite a bit of help and advice on the refurb. Your help will be much appreciated. By the time it's finished (12 months approx) it will take on a 'Stevie Baker' colour scheme. The previous owner has had the chain 'hand grenade' on him smashing the water-pump, I've had a quote for £241 direct from Japan , does anybody know anywhere I stand a chance of getting one? The whole bike didn't cost much…

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  14. Started by r6danmack,

    hello, new to the forum, had this r6 for a couple years, second gear has started to fail on me due to generall abuse, its popping in to neutral and making dirty noise ,, ive been told that getting a new engine for my 99 model r6 is the best thing to do, is this sound advice? and does any1 kow any where to get a decent low milage second hand engine and gear box, for around the 400 mark... thanks dan.

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  15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LtwRG9omA0 Thanks go to Ford for doing fiestamovement.com :-)

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  16. Started by Rich_B,

    Lincolnshire echo today reports a car driver doing 130mph on the dual carriageway. http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/news/1...il/article.html He pleaded guilty and has been banned from driving for 15 months, as well as fined £450 plus £400 costs. IF HE WAS ON A BIKE HE'D'VE BEEN SENT TO JAIL!

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  17. Started by speed demon,

    [b][hi people im new as u my tell ,iv seen a lot of banter on hear regarding the yzf125r and wot tunning you can do thankfully i work for a bike tunning compony and my bike hit 115 on the dyno ,iv had a lot done 2 it,MALOSSI 170CC BIG BORE KIT FORCMASTER RACE CDI KIT FULL SCOPION RACE PIPE RACE SPROCKETS AND A 15HP NITROS KIT A LOT OF FUN WEN U HIT THE SILLY BUTTON, i was wondering if ne1 has fittd the turbo kit that is binging used on some of the drag yzf125rs if so wot r thay like and wear can i get a cheap 1 thanks people

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  18. Started by bornard,

    Hi all, just joined here, and just bought a 2008 ybr 125, having done cbt at age 46 (fellow trainees aged 17-24, and all much more competent). Scary ride home from the shop, several stalls, two involuntary wheelies. Since then (last thu) have just practised throttle and clutch control round local streets. I'm probably a bit unusual having never owned a petrol vehicle before, but have cycled since age five. Plan to get out into the countryside around Newcastle soon, and swotting up for theory test.

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  19. Started by mits007,

    Hi there, I bought an open face helmet last week, and took the visor out - presumably its still "street legal?" as its not compromising the overall integrity of the helmet - supose its down to the failure modes of the helmet - i.e. i might have done myself a favour by removing it - for instance, if I were to crash, a shard of the visor could poke an eye, or even 2, or en a pair of eyes, and a piuerced throat (hmmm - I know - pessimistic, but it could happen...)... So tell me peeps, would I get pulled over for wearing my open face without the visor, and of course, with my terminator shades?!?!.. regards, -Mits-

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  20. Started by JohnDryden,

    I had my WR fully rewired a while ago and was told by the guy that because it's DC or AC or whatever he couldn't add indicators. Still charged me an obscene amount for the job, granted he did a tidy job and I've never had issues with it since. Was just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction as to how I'd go about doing this as I've seen some WR's out there with indicators on them. I've got the indicator switch on the handlebar already. many thanks John

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